Accessory Development and Production Manager - Alice and Olivia

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will drive the design from conception through ideation through detailed tech packs, updating through the entire process
• You should be very detail oriented and organized
• Put all styles in work w fties- follow-up w x-dates, costing, sampling/production tna
• Review samples for corrections including aesthetics, dimensions, hand feel, functionality and workmanship.
• Identify, clearly define, and resolve technical issues and partner with factory to ensure comments are communicated
• Maintain established standards, details (including hardware) and integrity of the product. Provide any callouts while reviewing the current line to maintain consistency.
• Create CADs for color options, color blocking
• Establish innovative branding elements with hardware/ design/ materials. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7yrs Experience in technical design on handbags/leathergoods is a must.
• Thorough understanding of the design & development process from inception through production; experience working with and in global factories.
• Leathergoods product construction and engineering required; Advanced knowledge of industry construction standards and manufacturing, including materials (hardware, leather, fabric).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; ability to CAD
• Factory relationships are a plus.
• Understanding of new material development.

$100,000-115,000 base salary (This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this NYC - based position. The base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience and qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to other AO employees.)